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Expressed powers
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Those powers directly granted to the Federal Government by the Constitution
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direct tax
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A tax that must be payed by the person upon whom it is levied
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indirect tax
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A tax levied on a person or business, but is passed on to another party for payment
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revenue bills
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Bills involved in raising money for the government. The COnstitution designates that such bills must be introduced in the House of Representatives
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appropriation
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authorization of money for a specific purpose. Cogress authorizes funds for other branches of government to function
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government bond
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Certificates bought by individuals or businesses as a means of loaning money to the government. In exchange the government promises to pay back the full amount plus interest at a later time.
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national debt
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The total amount of money the national government owes as a result of borrowing an interest on borrowing. It happens when the government spends more money than it takes in.
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federal budget
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The federal government itemized plan for the expenditure of funds over a certain period of time
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currency power
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The power given to Congress by the Constitution to coin money and regulate its value
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bankruptcy
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The state of being legally unable to pay debts
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interstate commerce
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Trade between two or more states
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copyright
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The exclusive right of a person to publish, reproduce, or sell his or her own literary, musical, or artistic creations.
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patent
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A lisence granted to an inventor that gives exclusive rights to produce and sell a product for a specified period of time.
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implied powers
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The powers given to the federal government that are implied by the expressed powers given by the Constitution particularly in Article I, Section 8.
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Necessary and proper clause
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Article I, Section 8 of the Constiturion that gives the Congress to make all laws "necessary and proper" for the federal government to carry out its responsibilties.
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elastic clause
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Article I, Section 8 of the Constiturion that gives the Congress to make all laws "necessary and proper" for the federal government to carry out its responsibilties.
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strict constructionist
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Those who believe the Constitution should be strictly followed and feel the government should only exercise powers specifically named in the Constitution.
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loose constructionist
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Those who feel the constitution should be interpreted loosely and give broad definitions to the powers of the federal government
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impoundment
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The process by which the president can refuse to spend money that COngress has appropriated for a certain purpose.
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impeach
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To bring a formal charge against a public official for wrong doing or misconduct while in office.
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Senatorial courtesy
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An unwritten rule that an executive appointment to a certain state must first be approved by the senators of that state
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subpoena
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A legal writ that requires a person to appear in court to offer testimony
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contempt of Congress
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Disrespect to or willful disobedience to Congress
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immunity
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Protection from being brought to trial for certain actions
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oversight function
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The power of Congress to follow-up on laws it has passed to see they are being properly enforced and administered
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